When is the best time to sow tatsoi? An introduction to the best sowing times

Tatsoi, also known as chrysanthemum greens, has wild species in Guizhou, Jiangsu, Hunan and other places, and is now cultivated in small quantities throughout both northern and southern China. So, do you know when to sow tatsoi? Let's take a look!

1. When to sow tatsoi

The sowing time of tatsoi varies somewhat depending on the region and weather changes. In southern China it can be sown as early as February, while in the cold northern regions it can only be sown in early April.

2. Field management of tatsoi

1. Fertilizer and water management 

After chrysanthemum greens are transplanted, apply a top dressing 5 days later to promote tillering, then apply a top dressing every 7 to 10 days, using farmyard manure combined with urea and compound fertilizer. During the high-temperature and drought period in summer, pay attention to watering, but avoid waterlogging in the field; in the rainy season, pay attention to drainage to prevent waterlogging and root rot. Chrysanthemum greens have strong branching ability and lateral branches sprout quickly, so they have a relatively high demand for fertilizer; when grown in poor soil, the number of top dressings should be increased.

2. Cultivation and weeding 

Before the plants close their rows, cultivating and weeding can prevent the soil surface from crusting and is beneficial to root growth. Before winter arrives, after harvesting the old stems, it is advisable to loosen the soil, earth up the plants, apply fertilizer and cover them. Usually about 1500 kg of organic fertilizer is applied per mu, to help the plants overwinter successfully and sprout new shoots early.

That is all for today's summary of knowledge about tatsoi from Tuliu.com; we hope it is helpful to you.